Latest earthquakes near Bago, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bago, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bago, it will show up within minutes.
Bago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 202 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Bago, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bago roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bago in 2018. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Bago that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bago during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 184 | 91.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bago occurred on Aug 24, 2016 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 151 miles (243 km) north-northwest of Pyay, at a depth of 51 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Bago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 147 miles (236 km) north-northwest of Taungoo. It is the strongest earthquake near Bago in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bago, Myanmar in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bago.
Earthquakes by city in Bago
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bago, Myanmar.
Use this regional Bago earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nyaunglebin, Tharyarwady, Pyu, Letpandan, Thanatpin and Paungde.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bago.
When was the last earthquake in Bago, Myanmar?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bago on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 14:27 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 43km south of Pyay at a depth of 81km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bago, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bago, Myanmar?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bago on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north of Taungoo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bago, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 202 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bago. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
